British Columbia’s original mountain golf experience
Purcell Golf: Charming, Challenging, Changing.
Since 1924, this historic course has proudly proven to be one of the most scenic, charming and challenging golf courses in the Rocky Mountain regions of beautiful British Columbia. With undulating greens and huge Ponderosa pines towering along the fairways, you are in for a true mountain golf experience.
Building on tradition and partnering for the future, the staff of Purcell Golf and members of the Kimberley Golf Club are working together to improve and enhance an already exceptional golf experience. Together, we are proud to welcome visitors from around the world to enjoy our course and dining facilities.
Visitors are welcome 7 days a week with very few restrictions. See our calendar of events and booking policies then call the pro shop or book online.
PAR
71
TEE BOXES
4
LENGTH
6413
yards
PURCELL GOLF
SIGNATURE HOLE 12
This stunning par-4 hole starts with a tricky drive to the elevated fairway, which is framed by views of the St. Mary River valley. Pick your way through tall pines to find the two-tiered green and prepare for some interesting pin positions. A little extra club is needed to handle the switching elevations.
GETTING HERE
Purcell Golf is located in Kimberley, British Columbia in the heart of the East Kootenays.
Purcell Golf
400-302 Avenue, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5
Reaching us couldn’t be easier. All seven of our golf courses are within 25km of each other and the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley, in the southeastern corner of British Columbia.
The Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is just 15 minutes’ drive from Cranbrook, with direct daily flights serving Calgary, Vancouver and Kelowna.
If you’re driving here, Highway 95 connects Cranbrook with the Crowsnest Highway, which serves most major destinations across southern British Columbia. We’re close to the Alberta border, within easy reach of Banff, Calgary and Edmonton via Highway 93 and Trans-Canada Highway 1.
Faq's
How old is Purcell Golf and what makes it historically significant?
Purcell Golf was established in 1924, making it one of the oldest golf courses in British Columbia and the original mountain golf experience in the Kootenay Rockies. For over 100 years it has been a favourite among players seeking the charm and character of a classic course, with towering Ponderosa pines, undulating greens, and a design rooted in the golden age of golf course architecture.
Is Purcell Golf open to visitors or is it a private club?
Purcell Golf is open to visitors seven days a week with very few restrictions, making it one of the most accessible courses in the region. It is operated in partnership with the Kimberley Golf Club. Visitors are welcomed alongside members, and tee times can be booked online or directly through the pro shop.
Does Purcell Golf have dining facilities on site?
Yes, Purcell Golf features on-site dining facilities that are open to golfers and the general public. After your round, it pairs beautifully with a visit to Kimberley's famed Platzl, the pedestrian Bavarian-themed downtown area just minutes away, where you'll find restaurants, craft breweries, and a unique mountain village atmosphere.